Gridlink - Longhena

I'll say it again: I've never been a huge fan of incredibly dense, cleanly produced metal. But I'm always ready to make exceptions for the right album, though. I think this new Gridlink LP is one of those moments. Man, is this thing brutal. The drums and vocals are absolutely relentless. This record brings Grindcore to a new level of shrillness and intensity.

While I know there are people--or goats--that'll totally get off on how loud, extreme this record is, what I'm attracted to the most are the rich, melodic guitars. They're complex, dizzying, and bring a lot of personality to the table. They really enhance the incredible rhythm section this album has backing it. Enjoy!

Try Two Gridlink Tracks

GRIDLINK - Orphan by Hydra Head Records GRIDLINK - 3 Miles Below Sea Level by Hydra Head Records

It's not often that I'm in a grindcore mood, so why not show off a band that took their sweet time growing on me: Gridlink.

I've been conscious of the band's latest LP, Orphan, for a few months now. It's twelve tracks that collectively span, yep, twelve freaking minutes. The tracks I've been sampling display a lot of intensity, a lot of speed, and a lot of technical ability, too--you know, like grindcore should. I love how quickly these guys jerk from one idea to the next, too. And they do it so seamlessly!

If you're digging on these tracks, find Orphan on Hydra Head Records. Also, if you dug this, make sure to check out another grind band I loved earlier this year, Wormrot.